What an exciting find! This 17th century solid silver intaglio seal fob is engraved on the base in beautiful Tudor style roses growing out of a heart and the owners initials "C W". The handle is crafted in a "chessman" design and looks like an adorable little chess piece. Absolutely gorgeous.
Very small and dainty it is obviously a seal for made especially for the ladies and utterly charming. Perhaps "CW" used it to seal her love letters and to this day the intaglio still turns out a beautifully well defined impression! This pretty piece suspends from a fine silver trace chain so she's ready to wear or give as a romantic gift.
Steeped in history to explore, we have no doubt this wonderful fob held special meaning to someone, you will treasure her forever!
MATERIALS: sterling silver throughout
MEASUREMENTS: fob 1" (2.5cm) tall, base 13x12mm (chain 20"/51cm)
DATE: Stuart/Jacobean era, 1603 to 1714
WEIGHT: 6.3 grams
HALLMARKS: none, acid tested and confirmed sterling silver (chain stamped 925)
CONDITION: at over 300 years old this fob is in remarkable condition showing expected wear and signs of age but no real flaws and the matrix turning out a well defined impression.
At Mercy Madge we offer quality antique and vintage jewellery sourced in Great Britain. All of our pieces are professionally cleaned and polished so they are ready to wear or give as a gift.
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Materials: Sterling Silver.